Overview

The International Marine Science programme delivered by Heriot-Watt University, Malaysia prepares you to address the challenges of biodiversity loss, climate change, and resource exploitation in the world’s seas and coastal systems.

You’ll gain the knowledge to understand, manage, and conserve marine environments while developing research, analytical, and leadership skills valued across consultancy, government, and NGOs.

Career outcomes

Graduates from the MSc International Marine Science go on to work in consultancy, research, conservation, and policy across international organisations, government agencies, and NGOs. The programme provides the scientific and practical expertise required to lead sustainable ocean management and environmental protection initiatives worldwide.

Marine Environmental Consultant

Marine Ecologist or Conservation Scientist

Environmental Policy Advisor

Sustainability Specialist

Marine Resources or Fisheries Manager

Climate Change Analyst

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Research Design and Analysis

GIS for Marine and Environmental Scientists

Oceanography

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 30 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6

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Delivered

Online

Self-paced

Campus Location

Putrajaya, Malaysia

Disciplines

Marine Science

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have a good undergraduate degree (minimum 2:2 honours or equivalent) in engineering or a relevant science discipline, or

Demonstrate equivalent academic ability based on industrial experience or membership of a professional institution.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

4936 GBP / year

≈ 4936 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4936 GBP / year

≈ 4936 GBP / year

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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